How To Fix G3538 - Subitem &1 (category &2) must not be entered or posted

G3538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Subitem &1 (category &2) must not be entered or posted

What causes this issue?

The data entry indicator has not been selected for subitem &V1& of
subitem category &V2&, which is determined by the system.

System Response

The system cannot post assigned data records to this subitem.

How to fix this error?

Select the data entry indicator in the master record of FS item &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3538 - Subitem &1 (category &2) must not be entered or posted ?

  The SAP error message G3538 indicates that a subitem (identified by &1) of a specific category (identified by &2) should not be entered or posted in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the areas of asset accounting, general ledger, or cost accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The subitem may be configured in the system to be non-postable for the specified category. This could be due to settings in the configuration of the financial module.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or policies may dictate that specific subitems are not allowed for certain categories, possibly due to compliance or reporting requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently select a subitem that is not valid for the transaction they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the relevant financial module (e.g., Asset Accounting, General Ledger) to ensure that the subitem is correctly set up for posting. This